Custom fields will have different configurations based on the type of data stored. Common types of custom fields are:

• Fields that store free-text values

• Fields that store a single value from a prompt list (this article)

• Fields that store multiple values from a prompt list

• Fields that store a yes/no value

Before configuring custom fields in Slate, carefully consider the data being captured and how it will be leveraged in Slate.

How to Create Single-Value Prompt List Fields

To create a field that stores a single value from a prompt list, follow the steps to create a field in Creating a Custom Field. You will configure the field settings below as follows:

• Field Type - Select Single Value

• Prompt - Select the prompt list to use for this field

Changing prompt values

Prompts can be modified at any time. Since Slate stores the prompt ID for saved fields, the value of the prompt may be updated and the new value will automatically be associated with the existing fields (e.g., “Comp Sci/Eng” may be changed to “Computer Science and Engineering”).

If a prompt value needs to be modified in a way that alters the meaning, create a new prompt value. For example, if Art is no longer offered, but Math is a new option, do not update the Art value to Math. A better practice is to inactivate the Art prompt and make a new prompt for Math. Inactivating prompts allows you to preserve existing field values on records.